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Exotic Animals at UMPI

Isaiah Dalton, 9, of Presque Isle enjoys a visit with an Italian leatherback bearded dragon from Australia at UMPI on Thursday, April 18, while Chris Geary, business manager for the Boston-based Animal Adventures, looks on. (Melissa Lizotte | The Star-Herald)

Isaiah Dalton, 9, of Presque Isle enjoys a visit with an Italian leatherback bearded dragon from Australia at UMPI on Thursday, April 18, while Chris Geary, business manager for the Boston-based Animal Adventures, looks on. (Melissa Lizotte | The Star-Herald)

Exotic animals wow students, area residents during special visit to UMPI

For the first time, the Boston-based Animal Adventures Family Zoo and Rescue Center brought an array of exotic animals for a visit to Presque Isle on Thursday, April 18.

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Cigarette disposal becoming issue in Market Square

The downtown is becoming littered with cigarette butts, and town councilors discussed what to do about it at their regular meeting on Monday evening.

Credit unions slate financial fitness fair for high school juniors

The Aroostook County Chapter of Credit Unions, which includes Acadia Federal Credit Union, NorState Federal Credit Union and The County Federal Credit Union, will host its 12th annual financial fitness fair at 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, at Loring Job Corps in Limestone.

Outgoing chancellor visits UMFK, names interim president

Outgoing University of Maine System Chancellor James H. Page named Dr. Tex Boggs to serve as interim president and provost for UMFK while the system trustees conduct a national search for a new leader.

Some flooding reported in Portage, though threat receding elsewhere in County

While the threat of flooding in Aroostook County has diminished in most areas, some Portage homes and camps were being affected Thursday by rising water.

Grand jury indicts Patten man in February credit union robbery

The Penobscot County grand jury Wednesday indicted a Patten man accused of robbing an Eastmill Federal Credit Union branch in February.

Councilors again revise food pantry contract, but await fire marshal inspection

Caribou city councilors unanimously voted April 22 to amend a contract for the Caribou Ecumenical Food Pantry to lease a 1,300 square foot area of space in the former Micon building at 60 Access Highway.

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Grand jury indicts Patten man in February credit union robbery

The Penobscot County grand jury Wednesday indicted a Patten man accused of robbing an Eastmill Federal Credit Union branch in February.

After weeklong search, police arrest Caribou man in Bangor

Police arrested Chad Peterson, 27, of Caribou, in Bangor on Sunday night after Caribou and Aroostook County police a week earlier issued warrants for his arrest on a charge of domestic violence terrorizing.

Caribou man sentenced to 3 years for failing to register as a sex offender

A federal judge Tuesday sentenced a Caribou man to 3 years in prison for failing to register in Maine as a sex offender.

Ex-customs officer’s child porn was needle in ‘haystack’ of adult porn, lawyer says

The jury trial of a former U.S. customs officer who claims he inadvertently downloaded child pornography while searching for images of adults engaged in sexual activity began Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Bangor.

Washburn man accused of ramming wife’s vehicle is among those indicted in County

A Washburn man has been indicted on multiple domestic violence charges after allegedly ramming his wife’s vehicle last year.

Attorney general’s office still investigating Oakfield shooting

The Maine Attorney General’s Office continues to investigate the fatal officer involved shooting of a southern Aroostook man by a state trooper nearly a year ago.

Sports Browse Sports

Connor Rideout completes his touchdown run against the Damariscotta Eagles during the Aroostook Huskies' Oct. 6, 2018, home game. (Courtesy of Malissa Boyton)

Connor Rideout completes his touchdown run against the Damariscotta Eagles during the Aroostook Huskies' Oct. 6, 2018, home game. (Courtesy of Malissa Boyton)

USA Football, New England Patriots award Huskies $1,000 grant

USA Football and the New England Patriots recently awarded a $1,000 grant to the Aroostook Huskies football program.

8-player high school football granted final approval to start this fall

More Maine high schools will be competing in a new eight-player football class this fall than will be playing in the largest-school division of the 11-player version of the sport.

Memorial Day Golf Scramble returns May 25

The 22nd annual Memorial Day Golf Scramble will be held Saturday, May 25, at the Aroostook Valley Country Club.

Aroostook Huskies Football Club plans fund-raising concert

The Aroostook Huskies Football Club will hold a fund-raising concert on Saturday, June 1, from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Shriner’s Club located at 390 Houlton Road.

Katahdin Cougar baseball readies for another playoff run

For many athletic programs, the loss of several key players would be enough to send a team into a full-blown rebuilding mode.

Shrinking high school population poses a challenge for reclassifying sports teams

Changing demographics and a shrinking high school population have challenged organizers within the Maine Principals’ Association.

Business News Browse Business News

Cigarette disposal becoming issue in Market Square

The downtown is becoming littered with cigarette butts, and town councilors discussed what to do about it at their regular meeting on Monday evening.

Bangor Savings Bank spreads the love with peanut butter, jelly drive

It is a sure sign of spring. Peanut butter and jelly jars piling up at Bangor Savings Bank branches. The 8th annual Bangor Savings Bank Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive begins May 1 and continues through May 31 at all branches in Maine and New Hampshire.

Credit unions slate financial fitness fair for high school juniors

The Aroostook County Chapter of Credit Unions, which includes Acadia Federal Credit Union, NorState Federal Credit Union and The County Federal Credit Union, will host its 12th annual financial fitness fair at 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, at Loring Job Corps in Limestone.

CA$H Coalition volunteers prepare 1,070 tax returns

The Aroostook CA$H Coalition, sponsored by The County Federal Credit Union and supported by 15 non- and for-profit partners, has completed another successful season of free tax preparation services for Aroostook County residents.

Presque Isle Future Business Leaders of America chapter reaps awards at convention

Students in the Presque Isle Regional Career and Technical Center’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter attended the annual state FBLA convention in Portland from March 17-19.

Houlton Regional Hospital Auxiliary plans May Basket Fudge Sale

The Houlton Regional Hospital Auxiliary will hold their annual May Basket Fudge Sale on Wednesday, May 1, in the hospital gift shop.

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(Chris Bouchard | Aroostook Republican)

(Chris Bouchard | Aroostook Republican)

Snow falls in the early hours of April 25

Some areas of Aroostook County received a small coat of snow on April 25. The dusting pictured here is in the town of Woodland.

State, National and World News Browse State, National and World News

The way Maine foods are packaged will likely have to change by 2021

Under legislation approved by lawmakers Thursday, most uses of polystyrene food containers will be banned in Maine after Jan. 1, 2021.

Maine woman pleads not guilty to sending Susan Collins threatening mail

The Burlington woman accused of sending a threatening letter to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins’ Bangor home last fall pleaded not guilty Thursday to one count of mailing threatening communications.

Former vice president Joe Biden jumps into 2020 White House race

Former vice president Joe Biden opened his third campaign for the presidency on Thursday, efforts that have spread over 32 years, taking direct aim at President Donald Trump and declaring that “we are in the battle for the soul of this nation.”

First American Folk Festival acts include a surf rock band that wears wrestling masks

The 15th annual American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, set for Aug. 23-25, will feature several new genres for the event, including a surf rock band that wears Mexican wrestling masks during their performances.

Poll Browse Poll

Who is your Mother’s favorite?

Is it your brother? Sister? You? Let us know in this week's poll!

Living Browse Living

Presque Isle area From Our Files – Week of April 24, 2019

101 Years Ago - April 25, 1918 State librarian speaks -- Hon. H. E. Dunnack, the State Librarian, and well known as one of the most eloquent speakers in the state, spoke at a rally in the Perry Theatre in the interest of the Liberty Loan.

New treatment group for those on probation

The Roads to Recovery Community Center recently began a new treatment group specifically for those on probation, recently released or have a criminal background, and are in recovery or attempting recovery from addictions.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of April 24, 2019

115 Years Ago - April 27, 1904 New store -- The opening of the Fox Clothing Company’s new store in the Bartlett block occurred last Saturday.

Opinion Browse Opinion

MSSM athletic director presents at conference

Sarah Stackhouse, athletic director at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics in Limestone, presented a session at the recent Maine Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (MIAAA) spring conference, held April 6 in Rockland.

E.A. Williams Cartoon — April 24, 2019

E.A. Williams Cartoon — April 24, 2019

No time to waste in fight against climate change

This week marks Earth Day, when people around the globe come together to express appreciation for the planet we all share, and to unite in advocacy for the solutions that will preserve this planet for the generations ahead of us.

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